Crimpable Hook Plier

• This plier has a unique tip design, allowing the perfect gribing of the base of the hook against the orthodontic archwire.
• Could be used with auxiliary stops, power hooks, crimpable hooks, and other accessories.
• Brilliant^tm pliers are made from the highest quality forged stainless steel. Forged orthodontic instruments are stronger than casted instruments. orbital joint for maximum performance & durability. Superior performance over box and hex joint.
• IOS’s Exclusive Warranty: All instruments manufactured by IOS carry a Five-Year warranty on material, workmanship, and corrosion resis­tance. With normal maintenance and proper use, these high-quality instruments will work for years!
• New design with beveled tips and long handle for secure holding and proper positioning of crimpable hooks and stops without wire distortion “Three prong effect”.
• Could be used with stainless steel, NiTi, TMA, Elgilloy and BiTi Archwire.
• This plier provides an alternative to soldering the hook to the archwire (REF)
• Extra strong stability. There is no need to add adhesive to strengthen the hooks (REF)

How to place a crimpable hook on an archwire with the plier?

1. Please the hook /stop in the plier's head in the desired position " facing up or down"
2. Gently hold the hook with the plier to transfer it to the archwire. Do NOT squeeze hard as this will cause the hook /stop to close and render unusable
3. Once in the desired position, squeeze tightly into the position. You might need to repeat this step twice for extra holding.

What are the benefits of using a crimpable hook plier?

Save time and effort by eliminating the need to remove the archwire to:

• Add a hook for elastics
• Apply a stop to activate an open coil